Specialty Practice

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(AdPha Members and NZHPA Affiliate Members only)

Enhance your knowledge and advance your career at every stage

Specialty Practice is a valued Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) - formerly known as SHPA - member benefit, wrapping pharmacists and technicians in networks of expertise and support, while enabling specialist hospital pharmacy expertise to shape the profession and national health policy.  

Specialty Practice provides three levels of engagement across 30+ specialties. 

Joining Specialty Practice is your gateway to a nationwide network of professionals and peer learning opportunities, and a wide range of resources including CPD, research, advocacy and policy, as well as SPG discussions.

Benefits of Specialty Practice for members

  • Improve patient care and clinical decisions 
  • Develop pharmacy services, protocols and procedures 
  • Educate and train staff, and inform AdPha's national education program  
  • Identify medicine use trends 
  • Apply new research to practice 
  • Lead and influence your field by assisting with the development of Standards of Practice, education offerings and through advocacy 
  • Fulfil your CPD requirements and accruing Group 1, 2 and 3 CPD credits 
  • Consult and share information with members, key stakeholders and government 
  • And much more! 

Find out more about Specialty Practice in our Five Years of Specialty Practice report (August 2022). This covers all of the bases of what makes Specialty Practice such a useful benefit for our members, as well as the leaders and achievements of Specialty Practice in the first five years since its 2017 revamp.

Specialty Practice Groups

Start your Specialty Practice journey by sharing your expertise, developing your knowledge, and supporting the growth of fellow members.

Key benefits and information

  • Open to all members: students, interns, technicians, pharmacists 
  • Join all Specialty Practice Groups relevant to your practice
  • Targeted information about events and education opportunities
  • Connect with leaders and peers around the country via SPG discussions
  • Share resources and tips
  • Reduce professional isolation
  • Eligibility to vote for Leadership Committees

Start your journey and join Specialty Practice Groups:

Look for the link to Communities in your AdPha Dashboard, select Explore Communities, and select the SPGs you want to join.

For assistance, please contact specialtypractice@adpha.au.

Verified Members

Verified Members of an SPG (previously known as Practice Group members) are accomplished and invested in the specialty and want to work with AdPha and SPG Leadership Committees on projects and to promote and develop pharmacy practice in the specialty – and maybe join the Leadership Committee.

Develop and share your expertise and show your commitment to leading specialty pharmacy practice by applying to become a Verified Member.  Applications are accepted year-round.

Please note, to be eligible to become a Verified Member you must hold and maintain Full Pharmacist, Technician or Former/Retired AdPha membership (Student and Provisional Pharmacist members are NOT eligible to become Verified Members). NZHPA Affiliate members are eligible to apply to be a Verified Member.

Becoming verified requires you to complete a form outlining your expertise and include a copy of your CV.

Key benefits and information

  • Join AdPha's pool of member expertise
  • Contribute to publications, CPD, policy and submissions, and more 
  • Collaborate with fellow members on AdPha projects 
  • Network to support expertise development and guide early-career pharmacists 
  • Dedicated portal for the Leadership Committee to liaise with the Verified Members 
  • Eligibility to nominate for election to Leadership Committees

Apply to become a Verified Member
 

Leadership Committees

Leadership Committees are a dynamic group of elected SPG members with deeper involvement and expertise in their specialty who drive activities for the benefit of all members.

Key benefits and information

  • Inform policy and education initiatives 
  • Advocate for change at a senior level 
  • Influence pharmacy practice through key AdPha publications, incl. Standards of Practice and position statements 
  • Contribute directly to the national discourse through key AdPha promotional activities including media releases and public statements 
  • Contribute to publications and other key resources 
  • Receive recognition as a leader in your specialty, including use of the Leadership Committee badge and email signature device 
  • Network with other experts, influencers and key stakeholders 
  • Resources including online discussion forums 
  • Support from Verified Members and AdPha Secretariat 
  • Only Verified Members can nominate to be elected to Leadership Committees 

Leadership Committee members

Aleena Williams FANZCAP (Generalist, Lead&Mgmt)  |  QLD - Chair (2025)
Danny Tsai FANZCAP (Research, InfDis)  |  NT
Karl McDermott FANZCAP (Cardiol.)  |  QLD
Lorah Hickman  |  SA
Sanja Mirkov FANZCAP (Edu., Neph.)  |  QLD
Siang Cheah FANZCAP (PrimCare, MedsMgmt)  |  NT
Susan Welch FANZCAP (EmergMed, Research)  |  NSW

Adam Livori FANZCAP (Cardiol.)  |  VIC
Beryl Lai FANZCAP (Cardiol., Lead&Mgmt)  |  VIC
Cassie Potts FANZCAP (Cardiol.)  |  SA
Garth Birdsey FANZCAP (Cardiol.)  |  VIC
Judy Duong ANZCAP-Reg (Cardiol.)  |  VIC - Chair (2025)
Kate Ziser FANZCAP (Cardiol., Lead&Mgmt)  |  QLD
Vivek Nooney FANZCAP (Cardiol., Edu.)  |  VIC

Claire Vosk  |  VIC
Genie Hong FANZCAP (ClinTrials, Lead&Mgmt)  |  VIC
Jarrad Bothe FANZCAP (ClinTrials)  |  WA
June Challen FANZCAP (ClinTrials, Lead&Mgmt)  |  SA
Katrina Orr FANZCAP (ClinTrials, Lead&Mgmt)  |  WA
Liam King FANZCAP (OncHaem, ClinTrials)  |  QLD - Co-Chair (2025)
Romana Cecchele FANZCAP (ClinTrials, Lead&Mgmt)  |  NSW - Co-Chair (2025)

Branko Radojkovic  |  NSW - Co-Chair (2025)
Grant Partridge  |  QLD
Kerry Watts FANZCAP (Compound, Research)  |  NSW - Co-Chair (2025)
Priti Prasad  |  VIC
Rachel Berry  |  ACT
Rebecca O'Grady FANZCAP (Compound, Neonatol.)  |  NSW
Tammy Nguyen FANZCAP (Compound)  |  NSW

Grainne Hughes FANZCAP (CritCare)  |  ACT
Melissa Ankravs FANZCAP (CritCare, Research)  |  VIC
Melissa Faehrmann  |  NSW
Michele Cree FANZCAP (CritCare, Paeds)  |  QLD
Namita Warrior FANZCAP (CritCare, MedSafety)  |  VIC
Rachel Fyfe FANZCAP (CritCare, Lead(Mgmt)  |  VIC - Chair (2025)
Simon Potts FANZCAP (CritCare, MedSafety)  |  SA

Andrew Campbell FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedsMgmt)  |  WA
Anna Wood FANZCAP (Generalist, MedSupply)  |  QLD
Ashlee Anderson FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSupply)  |  TAS
Ashley Crawford FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSupply)  |  SA
David Harris FANZCAP (GenMed, MedSupply)  |  VIC
Janice Kho FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSupply)  |  WA
Patrick Lam FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSupply)  |  VIC - Chair (2025)

Caitlin Hardman FANZCAP (Edu., MedSafety)  |  QLD
Diana Bortoletto FANZCAP (Edu., Research)  |  VIC
Diana Sandulache  |  VIC
Hilai Ahmadzai FANZCAP (Edu., Research)  |  WA - Co-Chair (2025)
Katie Jodrell FANZCAP (Generalist, InfDis)  |  WA - Co-Chair (2025)
Lisa Pulver FANZCAP (Edu., Lead&Mgmt)  |  QLD
Michelle Hansen FANZCAP (Edu.)  |  QLD

Alicia Thomas FANZCAP (EmergMed)  |  SA
Andrew Harding  |  VIC
Cristina Roman  |  VIC - Chair (2025)
Gary Ward FANZCAP (EmergMed)  |  QLD
Jill Upton  |  QLD
Leonie Frick FANZCAP (EmergMed, Lead&Mgmt)  |  VIC
Sally Taylor FANZCAP (EmergMed, Paeds)  |  QLD

Christina Hanciu ANZCAP-Reg (GenMed)  |  VIC
Gail Edwards  |  VIC
Jennifer Collins FANZCAP (Generalist)  |  SA - Chair (2025)
Marianne Jovanovic FANZCAP (Edu., GenMed)  |  VIC
Meng Yap  |  VIC
Paul Firman FANZCAP (Generalist)  |  QLD
Sarah McPhee  |  VIC

Angela Shiu  |  VIC
Anna Jennings  |  VIC
David Nguyen FANZCAP (MedSafety, Informtcs)  |  VIC - Co-Chair (2025)
Gauri Godbole FANZCAP (GeriMed, PallCare)  |  NSW - Co-Chair (2025)
John Woodward FANZCAP (GeriMed, Lead&Mgmt)  |  QLD
Lisa Pont FANZCAP (Edu., GeriMed)  |  NSW
Richard Bolitho FANZCAP (GeriMed, GenMed)  |  QLD

Fiona Doukas FANZCAP (Edu., InfDis)  |   NSW
Kristin Xenos  |  NSW
Maryam Sherkat Masoum  FANZCAP (InfDis, Steward)  |  WA
Minyon Avent FANZCAP (InfDis, Steward)  |  QLD - Co-Chair (2025)
Misha Devchand FANZCAP (InfDis, Steward)  |  VIC - Co-Chair (2025)
Sharmila Khumra FANZCAP (InfDis, Steward)  |  VIC
Sonia Koning FANZCAP (InfDis, Steward)  |  VIC

Bhavini Patel FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedsMgmt)  |  NT 
Brenda Shum FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt)  |  WA
Claire FitzGerald FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSafety)  |  NSW - Chair (2025)
Diana Sandulache  |  VIC 
Ed Anderson FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, InfDis)  |  TAS
Helen Dowling FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSafety)  |  NSW
Ivanka Koeper FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt)  |  SA
Jessica Toleman FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt)  |  QLD

Claire FitzGerald FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSafety)  |  NSW
Kerry Fitzsimons  |  WA
Linda Graudins FANZCAP (MedSafety)  |  VIC
Lisa Robertson FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSafety)  |  TAS
Nam-Anh Nguyen FANZCAP (MedSafety, MedsMgmt)  |  WA
Toni Howell FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSafety)  |  VIC - Chair (2025)
Wendy Ewing FANZCAP (MedSafety)  |  VIC

Elizabeth Anderson  |  NSW
Shalini Kassam FANZCAP (Compound., MedInfo)  |  WA
Jeanie Misko FANZCAP (MedInfo, MedsMgmt)  |  WA
Helen Trenerry FANZCAP (GenMed, MedInfo)  |  QLD

VACANCY x3

Alistair Meldrum ANZCAP-Reg (MentalHlth)  |  QLD
Amy Sieff FANZCAP (MedSafety, MentalHlth)  |   NSW
Helen Lowy FANZCAP (MedSafety, MentalHlth)  |  VIC
Judy Longworth FANZCAP (MentalHlth, Paeds)  |  NSW
Katie Ho  |  VIC
Stewart Bailey  |  QLD
Viandro Borja FANZCAP (MentalHlth, Lead&Mgmt)  |  VIC - Chair (2025)

Carla Scuderi FANZCAP (Neph., Lead&Mgmt)  |  QLD - Chair (2025)
Hanh Tran FANZCAP (Neph., Transplant)  |  SA
Jess Lloyd FANZCAP (Neph.)  |  QLD
Laura Johnstone  |  QLD
Rebecca Livori FANZCAP (MedSafety, Neph.)  |  VIC
Stephanie Giles FANZCAP (Generalist, Neph.)  |  NT
Teana Brewster-O'Brien  |  NT

Alborz Soroush  |  NSW
Amanda Tey FANZCAP (OncHaem, Research)  |  VIC
John Coutsouvelis  |  VIC
Kristoffer Johnstone FANZCAP (OncHaem)  |  QLD
Maggie Chau FANZCAP (OncHaem, Transplant)  |  VIC
Shaun O'Connor  |  VIC - Chair (2025)
VACANCY

Alka Garg  |  SA
Heidi Wong FANZCAP (Neonatol., Paeds)  |  QLD
Michelle Jenkins FANZCAP (Neonatol., Paeds)  |  NSW
Natalie Tasker FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, Paeds)  |  QLD
Rachael Worthington FANZCAP (Paeds, Informtcs)  |  NSW
Sean Turner  |  SA
Sonya Stacey FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, Paeds)  |  QLD - Chair (2025)

Arthur Lim FANZCAP (PainMgmt, PeriopMed)  |  VIC
Chi Tran FANZCAP (MedSafety, PainMgmt)  |  NSW
Christine Onishko FANZCAP (PainMgmt)  |  SA
Jeremy Szmerling ANZCAP-Reg (PainMgmt, Research)  |  VIC
Jonathan Penm FANZCAP (PainMgmt, Research)  |  NSW
Katelyn Jauregui  |  NSW - Chair (2025)
Thuy Bui FANZCAP (PeriopMed, Steward)  |  VIC

Annette Bush  | QLD
Josephine To  |  SA - Chair (2025)
Penelope Tuffin FANZCAP (PainMgmt, PallCare)  |  WA
Robert Wojnar FANZCAP (Edu., PallCare)  |  VIC
Vicki Poulier FANZCAP (PallCare)  |  QLD
VACANCY
VACANCY

Erica Tong  |  VIC
James Grant FANZCAP (Informtcs)  |  QLD
Jillian Campbell  |  NSW
Michael Bakker FANZCAP (Informtcs)  |  SA
Monica Rayson FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, Informtcs)  |  ACT - Chair (2025)
Rachael Worthington FANZCAP (Paeds, Informtcs)  |  NSW
Sarah Dinh FANZCAP (MedSafety. MedsMgmt)  |  VIC

Jacinta Johnson FANZCAP (Edu., Research)  |  SA
Jaclyn Bishop FANZCAP (MedSafety, Research)  |  VIC
Jonathan Penm FANZCAP (PainMgmt, Research)  |  NSW
Libby McCourt  |  QLD - Co-Chair (2025)
Naz Falconer FANZCAP (Research)  |  QLD - Co-Chair (2025)
Sid Patanwala  |  NSW
Simone Taylor FANZCAP (EmergMed, Research)  |  VIC

Caitlin Hardman FANZCAP (Edu., MedSafety)  |  QLD
Cristen Fleming FANZCAP (Research, RuralHlth)  |  NSW
Kelly Beswick FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, RuralHlth)  |  TAS
Pascale Dettwiller  |  SA
Selina Taylor  |  QLD
Susan Trevillian FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, RuralHlth)  |  VIC - Chair (2025)
VACANCY

Abby Yu FANZCAP (Surg., PeriopMed)  |  QLD
Brennan Fitzpatrick FANZCAP (PainMgmt, PeriopMed)  |  VIC
Caitlin Mulqueen FANZCAP (Surg., PeriopMed)  |  VIC
Janelle Penno FANZCAP (PeriopMed)  |  VIC - Chair (2025)
Jesseca Eglington  |  QLD
Thuy Bui FANZCAP (PeriopMed, Steward)  |  VIC
Tori Burfield FANZCAP (PainMgmt, PeriopMed)  |  QLD

Brett Anderson FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, Research)   |  VIC
Bryan Walker  |  ACT
Mark Clifford  |  NSW
Melanie Anderson  |  NSW - Chair (2025)
Tara Clayson-Fisher FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt)  |  TAS
Tricia Holmes FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSupply)  |  SA
Trudy Teasdale  |  QLD

Ahmed Zeidan FANZCAP (ToC, GeriMed)  |  NSW
Brigid McInerney  |  VIC
Cara Kolopelnyk FANZCAP (Generalist, ToC)  |  SA
Elizabeth Manias FANZCAP (ToC, GeriMed)  |  VIC
Katie Phillips FANZCAP (ToC, PrimCare)  |  VIC - Chair (2025)
Margaret Jordan FANZCAP (MedsMgmt, PrimCare)  |  NSW
Tim Perry FANZCAP (PrimCare)  |  NSW

James Dwyer FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSupply)  |  VIC - Chair (2025)
Josephine Wen  |  VIC
Kate Luttrell FANZCAP (Edu., Generalist)  |  TAS
Luke Grzeskowiak FANZCAP (Neonatol., ObsGynae)  |  SA
Megan Clark FANZCAP (Neonatol.)  |  VIC
Tamara Lebedevs FANZCAP (MedInfo, ObsGynae)  |  WA
Treasure McGuire FANZCAP (Edu., ObsGynae)  |  QLD

Specialty Practice Groups

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Aid and Volunteering*
Cardiology
Climate and Health*
Clinical Trials
Compounding Services
Critical Care
Dispensing and Distribution
Education and Educational Visiting
Emergency Medicine
General Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Leadership and Management
Medical Specialties*
Medication Safety
Medicines Information

Mental Health
Nephrology
Neurology*
Oncology and Haematology
Paediatrics and Neonatology
Pain Management
Palliative Care
Pharmacy Informatics and Technology (formerly eMM)
Research
Respiratory*
Rural and Remote
Surgery and Perioperative Medicine
Technicians and Assistants
Transitions of Care and Primary Care
Voluntary Assisted Dying*
Women's and Newborn Health
*no Verified Members or Leadership Committee

Useful resources

Please direct enquiries about Specialty Practice to specialtypractice@adpha.au.